After the imperial doctors left, Zhixia pushed the door open and entered to serve Chu Qingluan with writing materials.
Although she was now conferred the title of princess, she was used to serving Chu Qingluan. In addition, Chu Qingluan had just been conferred the title and there were many complicated matters to deal with, so she was not confident in leaving many things to others. So Zhixia simply returned to the princess's mansion and became a maid.
Just pick up some important work to do.
Seeing Chu Qingluan sitting in a chair in a trance, without writing for a long time, Zhixia was silent for a moment and asked:
"Is the princess worried about His Majesty?"
"The imperial physicians have all promised to cure Your Majesty within three days, so Your Highness, don't worry."
Chu Qingluan shook her head, her brows furrowed.
"Zhixia, tell me, the King of the Western Regions has been away from the capital for so long, why isn't Wuya in a hurry to return? Is she content to stay in the Great Chu Palace as a female doctor?"
Zhixia paused and thought for a while.
"Perhaps the Western Regions are not at peace right now. I heard that Princess Wuya's brother, Helian Shuo, took advantage of the Western Regions King's diplomatic mission to Great Chu to lead his troops in rebellion. He has now occupied half of the grasslands and is now in a state of rivalry with the Western Regions King."
"I guess she wants to cure His Majesty and make Da Chu owe her a favor so that she can gain some benefits for the Western Regions in the future?"
When these words came out, Zhixia herself was stunned.
This is obviously too far-fetched and unlikely.
Wu Ya is a princess of the Western Regions after all. Even if she goes back to marry, the benefits and value she will bring are better than staying in the palace of Da Chu and being an unknown female doctor.
Amur left in a hurry and did not take Wuya with him. His statement to the outside world was that since the emperor's illness required it, he would let her stay in Da Chu to take care of the emperor's health until he recovered.
This stay lasted for two months.
Now, the complexion of the King of Chu does seem to have improved, but he suddenly fainted tonight. Is this really just a coincidence?
Or is it that the Emperor Chu's health is only improving on the surface, but not really the same inside?
Thinking of this, Zhixia's heart skipped a beat: "Your Highness, are you saying that there's something wrong with Princess Wuya's medicine? But the imperial doctors have checked it before, and there's nothing wrong with it!"
"Just because she hasn't discovered anything doesn't mean it doesn't exist." Chu Qingluan said in a low voice, "If she wants to do something, she will do it perfectly. Think about it, with the civil unrest in the Western Region, what is she trying to achieve by staying in this center of power?"
"Seeking...seeking Da Chu's support?"
"Help the King of the Western Regions or Helian Shuo quell the civil unrest?" Zhixia guessed.
"No." Chu Qingluan shook her head. "If it was for profit, she could have just put forward the conditions after curing my father. Why did she get involved in what happened today?"
What happened today clearly showed that someone did not want her to marry into the Qin Empire. Just as her father had gotten into trouble, news came from the Qin Empire that the second prince of the Qin Empire was rising.
No matter how you look at it, it seems like someone has cut off Qin Yuan's financial resources.
Zhixia was shocked when she heard this. "Your Highness, are you saying...Princess Wuya has already secretly allied with the people of Daqin?"
"How is this possible?"
How could Wuya, a mere princess from the Western Regions, be related to the second prince of the Qin Dynasty?
Chu Qingluan also found this difficult to explain. "But what if someone is pulling the strings?"
Zhixia frowned, thought about it, and a person suddenly appeared in her mind.
She glanced at Chu Qingluan's expression and asked tentatively, "Your Highness, do you suspect... Prince Rui?"
If there was anyone who least wanted to see this marriage happen, it would be King Rui.
In addition, he himself was somewhat interested in the princess, and the more Zhixia thought about it, the more certain his guess became.
Chu Qingluan's eyes narrowed slightly, and she didn't answer. Instead, she instructed, "This matter is just our speculation. If it turns out to be him, I will definitely not show mercy."
"By the way, bring Yu Nu to the palace tomorrow morning."
There was something she needed to verify.
…
The next day, Wu Ya came to give the King of Chu acupuncture as usual. Of course, all the actions were carried out under the supervision of several other imperial physicians.
Half an hour later, she packed up her medicine box and was about to leave when a message came from the palace maid outside the hall.
"Princess Zhaoyang has arrived—"
Wu Ya paused, turned around and saluted, her posture respectful and gentle.
"Greetings, Your Highness."
Chu Qingluan slowly stepped into the hall, his eyes swept over the sleeping Emperor Chu on the dragon couch, and asked:
"How does Father look today?"
"Your Highness, although His Majesty's pulse is weak, his breathing has become much more stable." Doctor Li bowed and replied.
Chu Qingluan looked at Wu Ya beside her and nodded slightly: "Thank you all for your hard work, and thank you Princess Wu Ya too."
Then, she raised her hand towards Zhixia outside the door and said, "I have asked someone to prepare some small gifts as a thank you for your hard work and care during this period."
Several palace maids came in one after another carrying trays. On the trays were some gold, silver and jewelry, cushioned with red silk cloth.
A hint of surprise flashed in Wuya's eyes, and then she knelt down to express her gratitude: "Your Highness, I am ashamed to accept your kindness."
"Take it." Chu Qingluan took a few steps closer and his eyes fell on her face.
"I heard that the Western Region grasslands are now divided into two, with your uncle on one side and your brother on the other. I wonder what Princess Wuya thinks of this?"
Wu Ya's heart moved, and then she raised her eyes, a hint of just the right sadness flashing in her eyes.
"Your Highness, I'm sorry to have embarrassed you. My brother and uncle each hold their own opinions. Wu Ya is far away in the Great Chu and is powerless to make any comments. I only hope they can reconcile soon and not let the people of the grassland suffer from the pain of war."
His words were flawless.
Chu Qingluan observed her reaction calmly, while raising her hand and gently stroking the jade slave on her wrist.
The little mink curled up quietly, without the restlessness of yesterday, as if it had no reaction to Wu Ya.
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